Category Manager – IT, Logistics, Travel and Real Estate - Woodbury, MN, USA
4 hours ago
Job description
OUR WORK MATTERS
At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world
ROLE SUMMARY
Seeking a dynamic Category Manager – IT, Logistics, Travel and Real Estate that will lead all global Procurement efforts across the Corporation on Professional Services (including IT, logistics, travel and real estate).
Initiatives span all key value levers including but not limited to rationalization, simplification, leverage, robust and competitive sourcing, supplier management, demand management and process re-engineering.
Develops strong working relationships within the Procurement team and with key functional stakeholders from core business globally.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Aim for World Class Procurement in all aspects.
Adhere to and promotes the Global Procurement Organization model in all aspects.
Collate internal stakeholder, supplier, market, category and internal business data and information for the assigned categories in scope and provide in-depth input and validation to the global Category Strategy, including facilitating involvement of senior stakeholders.
Work with regional/ country Procurement and the wider business to ensure the effective execution of category strategies and local negotiations, as necessary.
Ensure alignment with Finance business partners throughout the value opportunity assessment and execution process.Drive environmental and sustainability principles in all procurement activities.
Formulate and drive Strategic Sourcing projects.
Function as Category Lead in delegated Supplier Relationship Management meetings (including setting goals, meetings and providing performance feedback).
Create detailed negotiation plans and conduct effective negotiations.
Create an environment of continual value creation with a world class supply base.
Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities.
Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges.
Effectively manages risk through sourcing strategy and contracting.
Ensure contractual arrangements follow policy, process and governance for negotiations, contract approval and execution and adhere to established procurement policies.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including support of key supplier performance management systems (scorecards), associated supplier performance review schedules and reporting of supplier performance against goals.
Make recommendations for new sources of goods and services to the Corporation.Minimize working capital of the Corporation using a variety of strategies such as leasing agreements and extended payment terms.
Develops and reports a rolling 1-3 year pipeline of sub-category initiatives and opportunities (Savings / Productivity / Risk Management / Innovation).
Generate business cases to record projects which create value for the Corporation.Ensure relevant KPI's and KRI's are met or exceeded.
Provide leadership of cross-functional teams across other business functions and initiatives as required.
Establish and maintain a Communication Plan for information flows to and from all stakeholders.
Establish a cadence of internal and external meetings in line with the Communication Plan.
Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers.
Minimize the total costs of ownership within the Category Strategies whilst maximizing Value to the Corporation.
Critique & evaluates capital projects ensuring an understanding of options on speed, cost and quality.
Provide management reports as requested.
Utilize eSourcing in the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation.
Maintain the highest levels of professionalism at all times both internally at sites and with suppliers at their sites.
Demonstrate leadership in the observance of site safety requirements.
Conduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Maintain the highest levels of professionalism at all times both internally at sites and with suppliers at their sites.
Demonstrate leadership in the observance of site safety requirements.
Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel.
Conduct training in Procurement tools and techniques to those in the Corporation who require it.
Travel: 0 – 15% of time.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Recognized Qualification in Procurement e.g. CIPS, or MBA.
Bachelor's Engineering Degree or higher.
A minimum of 5 years in Procurement with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing.
Experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, eRFP, forward and reverse auctions.
Practical knowledge of analytical techniques in Procurement.
In depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing.
Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio.
Exceptional time management, organization and prioritization skills.
Effective communication, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Solid working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP is an advantage.
Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
Manage processes through to completion.
Proven ability to exceed goals.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable but not required.
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